I Am King of Joseon
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I Am King of Joseon is a South Korean historical film adaption of The Prince and the Pauper
and based on King Gwanghee. The film was initially to be directed by Kang Woo-suk
and star Jung Jae-young, but they were replaced by director Chu Chang-min and actor Lee Byung-hun
.
The Prince and the Pauper
The Prince and the Pauper is an English-language novel by American author Mark Twain. It was first published in 1881 in Canada before its 1882 publication in the United States. The book represents Twain's first attempt at historical fiction...
and based on King Gwanghee. The film was initially to be directed by Kang Woo-suk
Kang Woo-suk
Kang Woo-suk is a South Korean film producer and director. He has often been called the most powerful man in Korean cinema, topping Cine21 magazine's list of '50 Most Powerful Men in Korean Cinema' for seven consecutive years from 1998 to 2004.Kang started as a director of successful comedy films...
and star Jung Jae-young, but they were replaced by director Chu Chang-min and actor Lee Byung-hun
Lee Byung-Hun
Lee Byung-hun is a South Korean actor, singer and model. He has starred in popular television dramas such as Iris , All In and Beautiful Days...
.